SMS Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy

SMS Terms & Conditions

By opting into Accounting Freedom and Payroll Freedom’s SMS notifications, you agree to the following terms and conditions. Please read them carefully.

1. Program Description

Our SMS program provides updates, reminders, and promotions related to accounting, tax, payroll, and related services. Message frequency varies based on your interaction and preferences.

2. Opt-In

To opt-in, text Yes to 847-949-8373  or respond as instructed (e.g., reply YES). By opting in, you consent to receive text messages from Accounting Freedom at the number provided.

3. Opt-Out

You can opt-out of the SMS program at any time by texting STOP to 847-949-8373. After opting out, you will receive a confirmation message and will no longer receive text messages from us. For help, text HELP to 847-949-8373.

4. Fees and Charges

Message and data rates may apply. Check with your mobile provider for details. Accounting Freedom is not responsible for any messaging fees incurred.

5. Support

For assistance, email us at info@accountingfreedom.com or call 847-949-8373. Alternatively, text HELP to 847-949-8373.

6. Delivery

We are not responsible for any delays or failures in the delivery of messages caused by transmission issues or carrier errors.

7. Privacy

Your information is used solely for the purpose of managing this SMS program. Refer to our below for more information.

8. Changes to Terms

We may update these terms at any time. Continued participation in the SMS program after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

SMS Privacy Policy

Accounting Freedom and Payroll Freedom respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your information. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information in relation to our SMS program.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following information when you participate in our SMS program:

• Phone number used to opt-in.
• Responses to SMS messages (e.g., STOP, HELP).
• Any additional information you provide through SMS or related interactions.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

• To send SMS notifications, updates, and promotions.
• To respond to HELP requests or other inquiries.
• To manage opt-in and opt-out preferences.
• To comply with legal or regulatory requirements.

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or share your information with third parties except:

• With service providers assisting in SMS delivery.
• If required by law or to protect our legal rights.

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard your data from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. However, no transmission or storage method is 100% secure.

5. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Opt out of the SMS program by texting STOP.
• Request access to or deletion of your personal data by contacting us at info@accountingfreedom.com.

6. Children’s Privacy

Our SMS program is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect information from minors.

7. Changes to Privacy Policy

We may update this policy periodically. We encourage you to review this policy regularly for changes.

8. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns, contact us at:

• Email: info@accountingfreedom.com
• Phone: 847-949-8373
• Mailing Address: 469 N Lake Street, Mundelein, IL, 60060

At Accounting Freedom, Ltd, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy (the “Policy”) governs how we treat the Personal Information that we collect and receive from you in connection with your use of our SMS and Portal Service (“Service”), which we make available to you through a third-party service provider. This Policy is incorporated into the Terms of Service.

By using the Service, you agree to the terms of this Policy. Accounting Freedom, Ltd reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to modify or change this Policy at any time with or without prior notice to you. The date of the last update will be posted at the top of this Policy for your convenience. This Policy, and any changes, are effective as soon as posted. Your continued use of the Service following the posting of any changes to the Policy constitutes your full acceptance of those changes.

“Personal Information” is information that individually identifies you, such as your mobile phone number or user/screen name, as well as any Personal Information that you choose to include in messages you send through the Service.

What Personal Information is collected about you

Through the use of the Service, Accounting Freedom, Ltd will receive the following information from our third-party service provider: your mobile phone number when you send a text message to us, the text of messages that you send to other users of the Service, any user or screen name that you select in connection with the Service, as well as any comments or feedback regarding the Service that you send to us.

How Accounting Freedom, Ltd uses Personal Information about you

We use Personal Information to (a) provide you with the Service, (b) process and respond to inquiries, (c) improve the Service, (d) if necessary, contact you with important announcements or messages, (e) conduct research, and (f) provide anonymous reporting for internal and external clients and partners.

Each message that you send through the Service (either to us or to other users of the Service) is stored on our servers. We retain these messages on our servers. Accounting Freedom, Ltd utilizes servers and services owned by third parties.

Disclosure of your information

• We will not rent or sell your Personal Information to other companies or individuals, unless we have your consent. We may use or disclose such information in any of the following limited circumstances:
• We have your consent.
• We need to enforce our Terms of Service.
• We provide such information to trusted businesses or people for the sole purpose of processing Personal Information on our behalf. When this is done, it is subject to agreements that oblige those parties to process such information only on our instructions and in compliance with this Policy and appropriate confidentiality and security measures. If the third party fails to comply with our terms, Accounting Freedom, Ltd is not accountable in any way for any liability or reimbursement.
• We provide such information to third parties who have entered into non-disclosure agreements with us.
• We provide such information to a company controlled by, or under common control with, Accounting Freedom, Ltd for any purpose permitted by this Policy.
• We respond to subpoenas, court orders, or legal process, or to establish or exercise our legal rights, or the legal rights of others, or defend against legal claims.
• We believe it is necessary to share Personal Information to investigate, prevent, or take action regarding illegal activities, suspected fraud, situations involving potential threats to the physical safety of any person, violations of Accounting Freedom, Ltd’s Terms of Service, or as otherwise required by law.
• We transfer Personal Information about you if Accounting Freedom, Ltd is, or its assets are, acquired by or merged with another company.

We may share aggregated information with others without further notice. An example of this would be the number of people who used the Service in a given month or the total number of texts sent in a given week.

Security

Accounting Freedom, Ltd takes precautions to ensure the security of your Personal Information, including ensuring that our third party service providers protect the security of your Personal Information. However, we cannot guarantee that hackers or unauthorized personnel will not gain access to your Personal Information despite our efforts. You should note that in using the Service, your information will travel through third party infrastructures which are not under our control (such as a third party SMS delivery platform or your carrier network).

We cannot protect, nor does this Policy apply to, any information that you transmit to other users. You should never transmit personal or identifying information to other users.

Opting in

A mobile user might opt-in by:

• Entering a phone number online,
• Sending an Mobile Originating (MO) message containing an advertising keyword,
• Filling out a paper form that includes their phone number, or
• Signing up at a point-of-sale location.

Opting out

Accounting Freedom, Ltd’s third-party service provider gives you the ability to opt out of the Service for any reason. You can opt out by emailing us at info@accountingfreedom.com. We reserve the right to send you certain communications relating to the Service, such as announcements and administrative messages, without offering you the opportunity to opt-out of receiving them.

Children

The Service is not intended for children under 13, and Accounting Freedom, Ltd does not knowingly collect information from children under the age of 13 except for inclusion in Accounting Freedom, Ltd’s tax services.

Children aged 13 or older should not submit any Personal Information without the permission of their parents or guardians. By using the Service, you are representing that you are at least 18, or that you are at least 13 years old and have your parents’ permission to use the service.

Intended audience:

Accounting Freedom, Ltd requires that users of this service be limited to US citizens only.

Questions or concerns?

If you have any additional questions regarding this Policy, please feel free to contact us any time by emailing info@accountingfreedom.com.

SMS Terms of Service

Use of the Accounting Freedom, Ltd text message-based services (the “Service”) is subject to the following Terms of Service. These terms constitute a legal agreement (the “Agreement”). Please read them carefully.

1. Accounting Freedom, Ltd will allow several different opportunities, such as a entering a phone number online, to opt-in to SMS services.
2. You can cancel the Service at any time. Just email “STOP” to info@accountingfreedom.com. After you send the email message “STOP” to us, we will send you an email message to confirm that you have been unsubscribed. After this, you will no longer receive SMS messages from us. If you want to join again, just sign up as you did the first time, and we will start sending SMS messages to you again.
3. We are able to deliver messages to the following mobile phone carriers. Major carriers: AT&T, Verizon Wireless, Sprint, T-Mobile, MetroPCS, U.S. Cellular, Alltel, Boost Mobile, Nextel, and Virgin Mobile. Minor carriers: Alaska Communications Systems (ACS), Appalachian Wireless (EKN), Bluegrass Cellular, Cellular One of East Central IL (ECIT), Cellular One of Northeast Pennsylvania, Cincinnati Bell Wireless, Cricket, Coral Wireless (Mobi PCS), COX, Cross, Element Mobile (Flat Wireless), Epic Touch (Elkhart Telephone), GCI, Golden State, Hawkeye (Chat Mobility), Hawkeye (NW Missouri), Illinois Valley Cellular, Inland Cellular, iWireless (Iowa Wireless), Keystone Wireless (Immix Wireless/PC Man), Mosaic (Consolidated or CTC Telecom), Nex-Tech Wireless, NTelos, Panhandle Communications, Pioneer, Plateau (Texas RSA 3 Ltd), Revol, RINA, Simmetry (TMP Corporation), Thumb Cellular, Union Wireless, United Wireless, Viaero Wireless, and West Central (WCC or 5 Star Wireless). ***Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages***
4. As always, message and data rates may apply for any messages sent to you from us and to us from you, and Accounting Freedom, Ltd is not liable for the cost of any such messages. You will receive recurring messages. If you have any questions about your text plan or data plan, it is best to contact your wireless provider. For all questions about the Service provided by this short code, you can send an email to info@accountingfreedom.com. You understand that anyone with access to your mobile phone may be able to view the messages you receive when using the Service, and you agree that Accounting Freedom, Ltd will not be liable to you if this occurs.
5. You understand that you are not required to consent to the Service to receive any other services from Accounting Freedom, Ltd.
6. By agreeing to these Terms of Service and providing us with your mobile phone number when you opt in to the Service, you authorize Accounting Freedom, Ltd to contact you by text message at your mobile phone number using an automatic telephone dialing system or device, or any other computer assisted technology as applicable.
7. If you have any questions regarding privacy, please read our Privacy Policy.